BI-RADS 4 on a mammogram means there is a suspicious abnormality, and a biopsy might be required. It does not necessarily mean cancer.
BIRADS 4 means suspicious for cancer. A biopsy is usually recommended in this case.
A BIRADS 0 rating indicates that the mammogram is incomplete and requires further assessment.
A normal mammogram may also be rated as BIRADS 2 or benign findings. This means that one or more abnormalities were found but are clearly benign (not cancerous), or variations of normal.
BIRADS 5 means an abnormality is highly suggestive of cancer. The suspicious area should be biopsied.
A normal mammogram may be rated as BIRADS 1 or negative, which means no abnormalities were seen.
A follow-up mammogram within a short interval of six months is suggested.
Many mammograms are considered borderline or indeterminate in their findings. BIRADS 3 means an abnormality is present and probably (but not definitely) benign.
Some kinds of calcification, lymph nodes, or implants in the breast might generate a BIRADS 2 rating.
Some women are uncomfortable or anxious about waiting and may want to consult with their doctor about having a biopsy.
This helps to ensure that the abnormality is not changing, or is "stable." This stability in the abnormality indicates that a cancer is probably not present.
It also rates the mammogram according to standardized categories, as part of the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) created by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
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